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\"cpavaluing a cpa firm for partner retirement purposes is much different than a valuation for merger purposes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

by marc rosenberg<\/em>
\n retirements & buyouts<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

profitable, attractive firms, generally under $2 million, sold in a market with many potential buyers, will often fetch 110 percent to 150 percent of fees.<\/p>\n

if this is the case, why do cpa firms value goodwill for retirement purposes at no more than<\/i> 100 percent of fees and usually, 80 or 90 percent of fees? here are six good reasons why:<\/p>\n

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\"cpavaluing a cpa firm for partner retirement purposes is much different than a valuation for merger purposes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

by marc rosenberg<\/em>
\n retirements & buyouts<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

profitable, attractive firms, generally under $2 million, sold in a market with many potential buyers, will often fetch 110 percent to 150 percent of fees.<\/p>\n

if this is the case, why do cpa firms value goodwill for retirement purposes at no more than<\/i> 100 percent of fees and usually, 80 or 90 percent of fees? here are six good reasons why:<\/p>\n

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